Athletic Trainer Rehab-Prosper

Childrens Health; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Athletic Trainer at Children's Health. This role focuses on maximizing clinic efficiency, providing rehabilitation services, and coordinating care for athletes. You'll work closely with clinical teams to enhance patient satisfaction and support community outreach efforts.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years

4%-10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year job-related experience preferred.
• Clinical training required for Athletic Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapist in rehabilitation services.
• Plan and implement athletic injury prevention programs.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Education

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Athletic Trainer Rehab

Department: Children's Health Andrew's Institute

Location: Children's Health Specialty Center Prosper1300 Children's Way Ste 310 Prosper, TX 75078

Shift: Variable shift between the operating hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday-Friday. Schedule will either be 4-10 hour shifts or 8 five hour shifts.

Additional Information: The Prosper clinic is a Children's Health Andrew's Institute satellite orthopedic and sports clinic

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Maximize Sports Medicine Clinic efficiency by supporting clinical team with clinical care and coordinating care with other providers. Provide sport-specific education and communication with appropriate individuals including, but not limited to community athletic trainers and coaches to improve patient satisfaction and return to sport. Occasionally participate in scheduled community events to provide education or advertise sports medicine services.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physical therapist in provision of rehabilitation services in outpatient rehab setting; including: functional testing for athletic and active patient populations, administering therapeutic exercise programs, and administering functional training and return to sports conditioning for athletic injuries.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program.
• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness and formulate an impression of the injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and referral to a physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment, if appropriate.
• Coordinate, plan, and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program for athletic injuries.
• Provide health care information to and counsel athletes.
• Conduct research and provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
• Coordination of Care for Clinic patients with internal and external resources including therapists, orthotics, ortho technologists, community athletic trainers and internal multi-disciplinary partners.
• Provide clinical services to patients as ordered by a physician - such as provide education on injury / medical plan / return to sport, facilitate computerized neuropsychological testing, provide home exercise program education, provide off-the-shelf brace fitting.
• Facilitate patient flow through clinic - escorting patients through clinic process, answering questions.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
• Answer and return phone calls, greeting patients and other customer care.
• Participate in community outreach events as an athletic trainer or program representative.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year job related experience preferred
• Clinical training required for Athletic Trainer Certification required
• Pediatric orthopedic experience preferred
• Soccer background preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Degree in Health Education, Kinesiology, basic science or similar degree and training required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• NATABOC certification upon hire preferred
• Athletic Trainer – State of Texas Athletic Trainer license upon hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required

JOB PROFILE

• Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others
• Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents
• Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
• Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments
• Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audience

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.